The storm that was India’s general elections has finally settled, leaving behind a landscape transformed by democratic choice.
The Bharatiya Janata Party, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, clinched a decisive victory with a majority in parliament with 293 seats.
The daily hum of life is returning to normal as the country resumes its rhythm amid the sweltering heat of summer. Beneath the surface of political triumph and routine, however, there lies an overlooked narrative: The story of the transgender community.
In the vibrant tapestry of this election, trans people remained a subtle but significant thread. A few trans people for the first time boldly stepped into the political arena, running for office and asserting their right to representation.